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Compact diagnostic neurological tool

a neurological and compact technology, applied in the field of medical devices, to achieve the effect of convenient use of the thumb grip

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-10
J & R ENTERPRISES
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Provides a comprehensive, portable, and easy-to-use diagnostic tool that allows for various neurological tests without the need for multiple instruments, ensuring all components remain attached and reducing the risk of loss, while enabling rapid assessment in emergency situations.

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Neurologists may need to perform these tests when they are not in the office and do not have access to their customary supply of instruments.

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[0078]FIG. 1 is a front view of the compact diagnostic neurological tool of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the invention comprises a rectangular case 1 that houses the various instruments that comprise the present invention. Those instruments include a Taylor-type hammer 2, a Buck-type hammer 3, a variable two-point discriminator 4, a light-touch brush 5, and a sharp-dull instrument 6. The variable two-point discriminator 4, light-touch brush 5, and sharp-dull instrument 6 are all retractable, and in this figure, they are shown in a retracted position. None of these instruments is removable, and all of the instruments can be used without being removed from the tool itself. As shown better in FIG. 11, the top of the pocket clip 15 (see FIG. 2) and the hinge 7 of the swing arm 8 form a blunt end 9 that can be used for plantar stimulation and testing the Babinski reflex. In addition, the tool preferably comprises a scale 10 that is provided on the right-hand side of th...

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Abstract

A compact diagnostic neurological tool comprising a two-point discriminator; a brush; and a sharp-dull instrument; wherein the two-point discriminator, the brush, and the sharp-dull instrument are all housed within a case; wherein the two-point discriminator, the brush, and the sharp-dull instrument are all retractable; wherein the two-point discriminator comprises two tines, and wherein the distance between the tines can be increased by extending the two-point discriminator and decreased by retracting the two-point discriminator. The case is preferably rectangular in shape and roughly five inches long, one and one-quarter inches wide, and one-half inch thick.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority back to U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 851,428 filed on 16 Oct. 2006, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a compact, hand-held tool that combines various instruments used to diagnose neurological conditions.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Neurologists use a number of different instruments to perform various diagnostic functions on their patients, and physicians who are not neurologists (for example, family practitioners or emergency physicians), as well as nurse practitioners and chiropractors, also need to be able to perform neurological tests on occasion. Neurologists may need to perform these tests when they are not in the office and do not have access to their customary supply of instruments. Other health ca...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B19/00A61B5/00A61B5/103A61B5/117
CPCA61B3/112A61B5/4827A61B9/00A61B2560/0462A61B2560/04A61B5/4041
Inventor BOSLOUGH, JAMES G.LUBKEMAN, ERICH H.CROSS, BENJAMIN T.
Owner J & R ENTERPRISES